Arizona
Cardinals
4-1
12
FINAL
20
New Orleans
Saints
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Arizona Cardinals 20-12, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 6 of the 2028 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Saints managed to hold off a late surge from the Cardinals to secure the victory.
Cade Klubnik led the Saints' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for two touchdowns while efficiently managing the game. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 78 rushing yards, while Kyler Murray of the Cardinals put up 184 passing yards, showcasing his ability to keep drives alive. Marvin Harrison Jr. was the standout receiver for Arizona, finishing with 67 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Saints were dominant, with Rashan Gary recording an impressive 2.5 sacks and seven total tackles, disrupting the Cardinals' offensive rhythm all game long. Kool-Aid McKinstry added to the Saints' success with a crucial interception, which served as a turning point that shifted momentum back in New Orleans' favor. The combination of timely plays on both sides of the ball ultimately sealed the victory for the Saints.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 184 | 0 | 1 | 72.2 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 98.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 17 | 50 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Nico Fernandez | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wayne Morales | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDGE | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad Johnson Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 49 |

